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Anxious grandparent

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Georgiag Fri 02-Aug-24 04:11:21

Since my grandson was born, I have struggled with anxiety every time I visit, usually once every 2 weeks, especially when my husband & I are left with him when the parents go out during the day. I worry about doing the wrong thing, make wrong choices, his parents way of parenting etc etc etc. It takes days to get over the anxiety & I have sought counselling but no improvement. I now dread the visits. What’s wrong with me? I had no problems looking after my own children. He is now 15 months old . You would think I could relax more by now but that’s not the case. Any advice?

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Caztown15 Sun 04-Aug-24 14:46:33

Anxiety about anything can make life a nightmare. I finally got some relief after trying various things by listening to a podcast called ‘Disordered - Anxiety Help’ by two qualified psychologists, guys who have been through anxiety too. It’s fun as well as serious and comforting.
By the way, comments like “Just get over it” or “Pull yourself together “ are very unhelpful in my opinion. Let’s be kind.

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Cagsy Sun 04-Aug-24 15:58:55

I’m with you Caztown, if people could just ‘get over’ these things they would, nobody can enjoy feelings like this.

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